Finance Business Partner (m, f, d)

Your Responsibilities

▪ Act as a trusted finance business partner to management and functional leaders,
providing financial insight and guidance to support strategic and operational
decision-making.
▪ Support the annual budgeting, rolling forecasting, and long-term financial
planning processes for assigned institutions / campuses / business units,
ensuring alignment with business objectives.
▪ Analyse and report on financial and operational performance against budget and
forecast, investigating key variances, identifying risks and opportunities, and
recommending corrective actions.
▪ Deliver insightful analysis of key top-line performance drivers, including student
enrolments, tuition revenue, pricing, retention, and other business KPIs.
▪ Build strong partnerships with stakeholders, promoting financial accountability
and supporting the delivery of business objectives through data-driven decisionmaking.
▪ Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, optimise resource
allocation, and enhance reporting, planning, and financial processes through
continuous improvement initiatives.
▪ Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial and operational data
used for reporting, planning, and decision-making, while maintaining compliance
with financial governance.

Your profile

▪ Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration,
or a related discipline is required.
▪ Master's degree or equivalent professional is preferred.
▪ Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering
experience.
▪ Highly autonomous, proactive, and solution-oriented, with the ability to work
independently and drive initiatives.
▪ Advanced analytical skills with experience handling large, complex financial and
operational datasets with strong attention to detail.
▪ Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to
translate complex financial information into clear business insights
▪ Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems and business
intelligence/reporting tools
▪ Experience in higher education or a service-based organisation is an advantage

Why us?

We offer you:

• An exciting work environment with international colleagues.
• The opportunity to develop and implement innovative ideas and new concepts.
• After successfully completing the probationary period, we provide employee wellness subsidies through our health budget, including preventive care and follow-up healthcare services.
• Numerous activities and events on campus in the fields of culture, education, business, and technology.

About us

GUS Germany GmbH (GGG) is an innovative and dynamic network of world-class higher education institutions that is committed to empowering students with the knowledge and skills they need to make a positive impact in the world. Our mission is to foster visionary leaders who can drive meaningful change for society.

With a strong presence in Germany, Europe, and beyond, GGG is made up of several well-known brands, including UE (University of Europe for Applied Sciences), BSBI (Berlin School of Business & Innovation), htk academy, and GISMA University for Applied Sciences. Our thriving student body of over 10,000 learners across our institutions benefits from a wide range of academic disciplines, such as business, technology, data science, engineering, sports, and fine arts.

As part of the Global University Systems (GUS) network, which comprises over 48 universities across Europe, the USA, Australia, Asia, and South America, with over 87,000 students, we are dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences to our students.

At GGG, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. Our employees play a vital role in ensuring that our students succeed at every step of their career path. Join our team and be a part of a culture of innovation and excellence in education. www.gusgermany.com